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How To Make The Best Detox Smoothie

How To Make The Best Detox Smoothie

INGREDIENTS: Suggested smoothie ingredients: 1 cup raw coconut water or filtered water, plus more as needed 1 medium green apple, skin on, cored and diced 1 small raw red beet, peeled and diced (grated for conventional blenders) 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen pineapple 

Strawberry Oat Muffins

Strawberry Oat Muffins

INGREDIENTS: 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil ⅓ cup maple syrup 2 eggs, preferably at room temperature 

MOVIE-NIGHT CHOCOLATE DATE SHAKES (DAIRY-FREE)

MOVIE-NIGHT CHOCOLATE DATE SHAKES (DAIRY-FREE)

Ingredients:

½ cup coconut milk (from a can)

4-8 soft medjool dates, pits removed*

¼ cup cacao powder

1 ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups ice

Pinch of sea salt

2 tablespoons cacao nibs for topping (optional)

1 tablespoon cacao powder for topping (optional)

Instructions :

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately topped with Vanilla Bean Sea Salt Coconut Whipped Cream, cacao nibs, and cacao powder if you like.

*Fresh dates should be soft and sticky. If yours are hard, soften them by soaking in hot water for a few minutes. When ready to make the shakes, drain the water and proceed with the recipe.

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APPLE CINNAMON BACON BITES

APPLE CINNAMON BACON BITES

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of bacon with each slice cut in half 2 large peeled apples cut into 1 inch slices cinnamon sugar for sprinkling affiliate link toothpicks for bacon and apples affiliate link INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to a low broil or 400 degrees. Wrap 1/2 piece of bacon around each 

(Giant) Skillet Brownie

(Giant) Skillet Brownie

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup softened butter 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 7-8 oz. dark chocolate melted 1/2 cup peanut butter chips optional Instructions: If you do not have a 12 inch cast-iron skillet, you could bake these in a 10 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ baking dish. The bake time may 

Homemade Lentil Soup

Homemade Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 28 oz can whole tomatoes with juice, or diced
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley

Instructions:

  • Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Add remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour adding more broth if needed.
  • Discard bay leaf and add cilantro to taste.

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Easy Waffles

Easy Waffles

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Maple syrup and butter, as desired, for serving Directions : Step 1Preheat waffle iron 

TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup greek yogurt (I used Vanilla flavored) 1/4 cup Almond Milk (I used Vanilla flavored) 1 banana Juice from 1 medium sized orange Juice from 1/2 lime 1 1/2 cup chopped pineapple (I used frozen) 1 packed cup fresh baby spinach INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients to blender or processor. Blend or pulse 

Make-Ahead Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole

Make-Ahead Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole

Ingredients:

1(7-oz.) pkg. uncooked ready-cut spaghetti (short curved pasta) or elbow macaroni
1cup water
1(28-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
12frozen precooked Italian meatballs
2tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
2tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1-Grease 12×8-inch (2-quart) baking dish. In greased baking dish, combine uncooked spaghetti, water and spaghetti sauce; mix well. Add meatballs; turn to coat with sauce. (Cover spaghetti completely with sauce.) Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

2-Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

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Fresh Vegetable Salad

Fresh Vegetable Salad

INGREDIENTS: Dressing 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Salad 4 ears yellow corn, cleaned, cooked, cooled, and cut off the cob 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 6 stalks celery, chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 1/2 red onion, finely chopped INSTRUCTIONS: In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream,